Care instructions for your new tattoo

After your tattoo session, it's also your responsibility to achieve a perfect result through the best possible healing process. Here's what you should keep in mind:

• Remove the film dressing after approximately 12 hours. If clothing sticks to it, soak it thoroughly in water and carefully peel it off; otherwise, scarring may occur! Wash the fresh tattoo with mild soap and pat it dry with paper towels. Wait briefly until the pores have reopened from the water and then apply tattoo cream or panthenol ointment.

• If the tattoo is heavily weeping, do not apply cream or a film dressing for three days. Change the dressing several times a day and wash the tattoo. However, ensure the tattoo gets enough air. After three days, remove the film dressing.

• Apply cream and wash the tattoo several times a day for at least 4 weeks.

• Avoid bathing, swimming, and saunas for 6-8 weeks, protect the tattoo from the sun, do not use tanning beds, and absolutely do not scratch it. Showering is perfectly fine .

• When sunbathing or using a tanning bed, cover the tattoo or apply a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (50+). This will delay the fading of the tattoo!

How to properly care for tattoos! | Marten Reckmann